Christmas Sing-Along with “Wonderful Life” and “White Christmas” to Dec 24
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Come out with your loved ones and see two favorite classic Christmas Movies and sing some carols too —“It’s a Wonderful Life” and “White Christmas”— at the 26TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SING-ALONG AND DOUBLE FEATURE MOVIES –now playing at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 North Southport Ave, (773)871-6604 from December 18th through December 24th. While not free, (tickets are $16 for the double feature, or $11 for the single), this is an excellent holiday tradition.
One of the most popular and beloved Christmas traditions in Chicago is celebrating its 26th anniversary this year. Who would have predicted on that snowy Christmas Eve in 1983, when the operator of a vintage movie theater in Chicago decided to show two old holiday movies and sing a few Christmas carols during the intermission, that 26 years later the Music Box Christmas Show would become a five-day extravaganza that grows more popular with each passing year? People from all around Chicagoland have made this terrific, old-fashioned event part of their family’s holiday tradition.
Each year, holiday revelers are greeted by none other than Santa Claus, live and in person. Santa welcomes the audience and, accompanied by the theater organist, leads them in the singing of the most cherished Christmas carols of all time. The lyrics are projected onto the theater’s screen so no one misses a chance to sing their hearts out. Then the audience sits back and enjoys a Christmas movie classic. Some folks like to keep the music going and opt to see WHITE CHRISTMAS so they can sing the timeless lyrics of Irving Berlin along with Bing Crosby, Danny Kay and Rosemary Clooney. Others prefer to cheer for Jimmy Stewart as George Bailey and hiss Mr. Potter during a showing of the heart-warming IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (Frank Capra,1946).
And those truly filled with holiday spirit see BOTH films!
Ticket Information
Single Feature: $11
Double Feature: $16
Tickets through Ticketmaster (1-800-745-3000, or see link below) starting on November 25 at 9:00am
Tickets will be sold at the theater box office starting on Friday, November 27.
Purchase advance tickets online.
Films Include:
It’s A Wonderful Life
December 18, 6:40pm;
December 19, 3:35pm;
December 19, 9:45pm;
December 20, 12:30pm;
December 20, 6:40pm;
December 23, 3:35pm;
December 23, 9:45pm;
December 24, 3:35pm
Experience this warm-hearted holiday film on the big screen with an audience of Christmas revelers. Lend your heart to George Bailey and root for Clarence AS2 (Angel, Second Class).
White Christmas – The touching story of two war veterans turned entertainers (Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye) who help save a winter resort features 15 musical numbers by Irving Berlin.
December 18, 9:45pm;
December 19, 12:30pm;
December 19, 6:40pm;
December 20, 3:35pm;
December 20, 9:45pm;
December 23, 12:30pm;
December 23, 6:40pm;
December 24, 12:30pm
Enjoy all the great free things to do in Chicago and never miss a deal -
